Iran’s president missing after helicopter accident in foggy region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday, sparking a massive rescue operation in a fog-shrouded forest as the public was urged to pray. As the sun rose Monday, Raisi and the others.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: SRP viaduct accident: Hailing app driver, passenger die after motorcycle slams into center island
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday April 10, 2024. SRP viaduct accident: Hailing app driver, passenger die after motorcycle slams into center island Two motorists died in a road mishap along the viaduct of the South Road Properties (SRP),.....»»
Nursing student killed after SUV flips over in Balamban road accident
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A nursing student died after the sport utility vehicle she was driving with 10 of her classmates onboard, flipped over while she tried to evade another vehicle in Barangay Gaas, Balamban town in western Cebu on Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2024. The road accident happened at around 5:30 p.m. along the.....»»
2 dead, 3 missing after vessel catches fire in Philippines
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Two people died, one was critically injured, and three others were missing after a fishing vessel caught fire off the waters of Cebu province in the central Philippines Wednesday night, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Coast Guard spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said a fire broke out around 8:25 p.m. local time aboard the fishing boat in the vicinity of waters some 1.5 nautica.....»»
2 dead, 3 missing after vessel catches fire in Philippines
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Two people died, one was critically injured, and three others were missing after a fishing vessel caught fire off the waters of Cebu province in the central Philippines Wednesday night, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Coast Guard spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said a fire broke out around 8:25 p.m. local time aboard the fishing boat in the vicinity of waters some 1.5 nautica.....»»
EAM Jaishankar conveys PM Modi s greetings as he calls on Philippine President Marcos
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister NarendraModi to President Marcos. "Honoured to call-on President @bongbongmarcos of the Philippines. Conveyed the personal greetings of President @rashtrapatibhvn and PM @narendramodi. Valued his warm sentiments tow.....»»
Liloan accident: 2 persons killed when truck rams motorcycle
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A motorcycle rider and his female backrider died after they collided with a mover truck that breached into their lane along the national road in Barangay Poblacion, Liloan town, northern Cebu early Friday morning, May 24. The fatal Liloan accident happened at around 1:30 a.m. The driver of the motorcycle was.....»»
Liloan accident: Habal-habal driver’s family, van driver settle amicably
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The arrested suspect and the relatives of the habal-habal driver who died in a road accident along the national road in Barangay Yati, Liloan town in Cebu on Tuesday dawn, April 23, 2024, have agreed to settle amicably. Consequently, the suspect will be released from jail after an affidavit of desistance.....»»
EXPLAINER: Why ‘innocent’ drivers get arrested in road accidents
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In the event of a road accident involving two or more vehicles, authorities typically take an individual believed to have caused the accident into custody after an investigation. However, there are certain incidents wherein the accidents are allegedly caused by the individuals who unfortunately die or sustain injuries. Why ‘innocent’ driver.....»»
Lapu-Lapu accident kills motorcycle rider
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A motorcycle rider no longer made it to his supposed destination in Brgy. Pusok alive after he crashed on the gutter of ML Quezon Highway in Brgy. Ibo in Lapu-Lapu City. The tragic accident happened Sunday dawn near Gate 4 of the Mactan Export Processing Zone. According to the Traffic Enforcement Unit.....»»
Inday Barretto injured after escalator accident
Gretchen, Marjorie and Claudine's mother, Inday Barretto, was involved in an accident as she fell from an escalator in a mall in Taguig. .....»»
Septuagenarian dragged, killed in motorcycle accident
DAYS after Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte warned reckless drivers, a senior citizen was killed in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, March 3, 2024......»»
Road accident update: Motorcycle driver, rider killed in 5-vehicle smashup in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police here confirmed that the motorcycle driver and his female backrider, who were rushed to the hospital after a 5-vehicle mashup on Thursday, February 8, 2024, have died. The accident happened along the Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City at past 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. The victim was identified as Marcelino Pepito,.....»»
Marigondon motorcycle accident: Two killed, one injured
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu— Do not drink alcoholic beverages and still drive. This is a fitting reminder to motorists after two individuals—one was a woman—died in a motorcycle accident in Marbeach Road, Barangay Marigondon in Lapu-Lapu City on Tuesday dawn, January 16, 2024. Raile Pangatungan, 20 years old, the driver of the motorcycle, and Judy Paquibot.....»»
60K Penta vax distributed across Davao Region
FOLLOWING the recorded cases of pertussis or whooping cough in the region, the Department of Health-Davao Region (DOH-Davao) revealed that there are around 60,000 Penta vaccines that have been fairly distributed in the different local government units (LGUs) in the region......»»
Vaccination rate among children in R-12 low due to misinformation, disinformation
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 06) – Vaccine hesitancy due to misinformation and disinformation remains a major hurdle for the health sector in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) as the region continues to lag in immunization coverage among children. Dr. Edvir Jane Montañer, immunization program manager of the Department of Health (DOH)-Region 12, admitted that the region […].....»»
Shear line affects over 80-K families in Davao
The shear line in the Davao Region has had a significant impact on over 80,000 families, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). The affected families are spread across Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Evacuation efforts have been underway, with some families still in shelters. Tragically, casualties have been reported, including fatalities and injuries due to landslides and flooding. The infrastructure has also suffered, with roads and bridges being blocked or damaged. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has been providing relief to affected residents, and the local government units have also contributed aid. In response to the shear line, the OCD-Davao has raised its Blue Alert status, emphasizing the need for intensified monitoring and immediate mobilization of resources. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing flooding and landslides affecting numerous areas in the region......»»
Presidential security justifies Marcos chopper use to Coldplay concert
The Presidential Security Command stepped in to address the controversy surrounding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s use of a helicopter to attend the concert of British rock band Coldplay on Friday. .....»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Indonesia floods: At least 34 killed, 16 missing
Datar, Indonesia–At least 34 people were killed and 16 more were missing in western Indonesia after flash floods and cold lava flow from one of the archipelago’s most active volcanos damaged homes, roads and mosques, officials said Sunday. Hours of heavy rain caused flooding in Agam and Tanah Datar districts in West Sumatra province on Saturday evening, threatening.....»»